The significance of Sumire’s reveal in Chapter 16?
Keep in mind I’m not a genie, I will get it wrong sometimes lol. I just think it’s fun analyzing the info & guessing.
I think the “eyes” in the phrase “Love looks not with the mind, but with the eyes” is a reference to Eida, her charm ability & Eida’s eyes & how she “looks” with them. The original phrase is from Shakespeare and Ikemoto switched “eyes” & “mind” so it’s definite significance. Eida is a person that’s obsessed with knowing real love
*this is also the first TBV chapter with a phrase on it
I think Sumire’s outburst did a few things for Eida:
She’s thinking about what Sumire said earlier in context of what she actually SAW Boruto say himself. I think it hit Eida that Boruto had actually said those exact words without Sumire knowing it. Which I believe convinced Eida that Sumire truly does love him, since she understands and cares about how he feels this much.
Eida had a talk with Mitsuki that revealed that she is secretly insecure that she doesn’t know what love really is. I think this chapter is a turning point for Eida learning what real love is through watching Sumire.
So that makes Eida respect her. She even took Sumire’s suggestion, thought of boruto’s feelings and chose to respect his wishes rather than act independently. I think that’s why Eida is wishing & thinking of her following her heart. As well as showing her the empathy Sumire had wanted, which is rare for Eida. Shows she has genuine respect for Sumire
The panel composition is drawn as if Eida is looking at Sumire, while thinking to herself “follow your heart” possibly tying back in to the cover phrase “Love looks not with the mind, but with the eyes.”
This doesn’t mean Sumire will be with boruto, it may or may not happen, but I think the major point is that it’s just a confirmation that her feelings are genuine & Eida realized it & it has triggered growth on her part as well & respect for Sumire.
